Standards and certifications for medical footwear
Medical footwear must meet strict standards to guarantee safety and performance in professional environments:
- EN ISO 20347: requirements for work shoes without a safety toecap, ideal for the medical sector.
- EN ISO 20345: requirements for shoes with a protective toecap, suited to environments with impact or crushing hazards.
- EN 13832: chemical resistance, essential in laboratories or chemical-hazard areas.
- CE PPE CAT.2: compliance with European requirements for personal protection.
Meeting these standards makes it possible to select products suited to every professional use and level of hazard.
The different types of medical footwear and their uses
The medical footwear category includes several sub-types suited to every professional environment: non-slip medical clogs for hospital staff, sterilisable theatre shoes, waterproof models for laboratories, overshoes for contamination-risk areas and washable shoes for catering. Professional overshoes for sensitive environments complete protection in areas requiring enhanced hygiene. Every model meets the specific needs of healthcare, food-processing and public-sector trades, ensuring everyday safety, comfort and hygiene, even during long working days.
Maintenance advice for medical footwear and medical clogs
To guarantee safety and hygiene, it is advisable to clean medical footwear and medical clogs after each use with suitable products, then leave them to air dry. Storage in a dry, ventilated place preserves the durability of materials. It is important to replace footwear as soon as signs of wear appear: smooth sole, cracks, deformation or loss of grip. Regularly inspect overshoes and medical clogs to ensure optimal protection and limit the risk of contamination in sensitive environments.
Technical specifics and choosing medical footwear
Choosing medical footwear and medical clogs depends on technical criteria such as compatibility with other PPE (for example, disposable clothing for healthcare professionals), resistance to chemicals, insulation against moisture and slip resistance. Some models are designed for sterile environments, others for extended use or frequent movement. It is essential to take lifespan, ease of maintenance and standards compliance into account to guarantee optimal protection and lasting comfort in every professional context.